Women's Basketball Shuts Down Regents

MILWAUKEE (WLCSports.com) – The Wisconsin Lutheran College women's basketball team returned to the hardwood for the first time since December 11 and held an opponent under 40 points for the second straight game, as the Warriors grinded out a 53-37 win over Rockford on Saturday afternoon inside the Time of Grace Center.

• Final Score: No. 14/25 Wisconsin Lutheran 53, Rockford 37
• Records: Wisconsin Lutheran (9-0, 5-0 NACC), Rockford (6-5, 2-3 NACC)
• Location: Recreation Complex, Milwaukee, Wis.

• The Warriors netted the first six points of the game and built a 12-3 lead at the 2:42 mark of the first quarter following a jumper from sophomore Kaitlyn Shadoski (Janesville, Wis.). WLC took a 14-6 lead into the second quarter after holding the Regents to just two made field goals and 18.2 percent shooting through the opening 10 minutes.
• Wisconsin Lutheran started the second quarter with a 13-1 scoring run to open up a game-high 20-point lead at the five-minute mark. Rockford cut its deficit to 12 points at halftime after holding the Green and White to two made field goals the rest of the quarter.  
• The Warriors scored the first five points of the third quarter to lead by a second-half high 17 points. WLC, however, was held to just one field goal over the final 7:50 of the quarter, but held RU to just two field goals of its own. The teams scored seven points each in the period as the hosts led 39-27 after three.
• The Regents cut their deficit to 10 points twice in the fourth quarter, but six straight points late in the game for Wisconsin Lutheran quickly erased the threat. The Green and White collected their ninth straight win with the 16-point victory.
• Senior Jenna Mace (Wisconsin Dells, Wis.) scored a game-high 18 points, while senior Kalies Birkholz (Watertown, Wis.) also reached double figures with 10 points.
• Shadoski finished with 10 rebounds and four blocked shots.
• The Warriors held Rockford to just 23.1 percent shooting and outscored them 18-8 in points off turnovers and 28-18 in the paint.

• The Warriors host NACC newcomer St. Norbert (8-4, 5-0 NACC), the only other remaining league unbeaten, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Live coverage links will be available for the game at WLCSports.com.

WBB: No. 14/25 @WLC_WBB 53, Rockford 37

⚔️ Jenna Mace leads all scores with 18 points.

⚔️ Kaitlyn Shadoski add 10 rebounds and four blocks.

⚔️ Warriors outscore Regents 18-8 in points off turnovers.#WeAreWarriors #NACCtion #d3hoops pic.twitter.com/yQp6B0emQ6

— WLC Warriors (@WLCSports) January 9, 2022

Right where we left off! Your Warriors pick up a nice 53-37 win at home against Rockford to move to 9-0 overall and 5-0 in NACC play. Our next game is Tuesday at home as we welcome St. Norberts College to the Time of Grace Center!#WeAreWarriors��⚔️ pic.twitter.com/AJm033CXdh

— WLC W. Basketball (@WLC_WBB) January 8, 2022

You are looking live… It's a doubleheader Saturday in the REX! ⁦@WLC_WBB⁩ and ⁦@WLC_MBB⁩ host Rockford and ⁦@AdamHeinzen⁩ has all the info you need to know in advance! #defendourcourt #NACCtion #WeAreWarriors pic.twitter.com/DoTYHnjX4b

— Wayne Shevey (@RevShevWLC) January 8, 2022

WBB: @WLC_WBB is finally back in action today for some #NACCtion against Rockford inside the TOGC.

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— WLC Warriors (@WLCSports) January 8, 2022

After an extended break, your undefeated Warriors are back on the hardwood this afternoon taking on conference opponent Rockford at home!
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— WLC W. Basketball (@WLC_WBB) January 8, 2022